internment
n.the act of keeping someone in a camp or prison for a long time, often because of their nationality or political beliefs. It is usually done by a government during a war or a crisis.
n.the act of detaining a person or group in a camp or prison, typically for a prolonged period and without trial. Often associated with wartime policies or political repression.
“The government's internment of Japanese citizens during the war is a controversial topic.”
“Historians continue to debate the legal justification for the internment of civilians during the conflict.”
“The policy of internment was justified by the state as a necessary measure to prevent espionage, though critics argued it was a gross violation of civil liberties.”
“For McClaren, the moment carried eerie resonances to the Palmer Raids of 1919-1920, and the internment of Japanese Americans during the second world war.”
From intern + -ment.
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